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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.51, 545.67 and 220.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.51, 545.67 and 220.82 is: 304.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.51 : 545.67 = 220.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.51/545.67 = 220.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.51x = 545.67 × 220.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.51x = 120,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,492.12/395.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.65

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